Psychology & Communication
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At the crossroads of the mind and language lies one of the most fascinating questions in modern science: how do human beings truly understand one another? Psychology & Communication, part of the prestigious Voice of America Forum Series, presents a rich collection of essays and lectures drawn from leading scholars and researchers, examining the psychological mechanisms that underpin human interaction, persuasion, language acquisition, and interpersonal dynamics. The anthology chronicles the field's most compelling debates, from the cognitive processes that shape how we encode and decode messages, to the subtle social forces that colour every conversation we have. Rooted in the intellectual tradition of mid-twentieth-century behavioural science, this volume argues that communication is never merely a transfer of information — it is a deeply human act, laden with emotion, culture, and unconscious intent. The Voice of America Forum Series was celebrated for making rigorous academic discourse accessible to a global readership, and this instalment is no exception, weaving together perspectives from psychology, linguistics, and social science with clarity and authority. Whether you are a student of human behaviour or simply curious about the invisible architecture of everyday speech, this collection will leave you questioning just how well you truly know the words you speak — and those you hear.
Author: George A Miller
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of the mind and language lies one of the most fascinating questions in modern science: how do human beings truly understand one another? Psychology & Communication, part of the prestigious Voice of America Forum Series, presents a rich collection of essays and lectures drawn from leading scholars and researchers, examining the psychological mechanisms that underpin human interaction, persuasion, language acquisition, and interpersonal dynamics. The anthology chronicles the field's most compelling debates, from the cognitive processes that shape how we encode and decode messages, to the subtle social forces that colour every conversation we have. Rooted in the intellectual tradition of mid-twentieth-century behavioural science, this volume argues that communication is never merely a transfer of information — it is a deeply human act, laden with emotion, culture, and unconscious intent. The Voice of America Forum Series was celebrated for making rigorous academic discourse accessible to a global readership, and this instalment is no exception, weaving together perspectives from psychology, linguistics, and social science with clarity and authority. Whether you are a student of human behaviour or simply curious about the invisible architecture of everyday speech, this collection will leave you questioning just how well you truly know the words you speak — and those you hear.